Meet Our Team

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) is led by Connie Fabre, who joined the organization in 2004. Connie has over 25 years of experience working in chemical plant production, quality management, business consulting, governmental and public affairs, and association management.  Connie and her team have diverse industry experience across the manufacturing, petrochemical, and chemical industries. 

Staff

  • Connie Fabre
    Connie Fabre
    President & CEO (225)769-0596x11
    President & CEO
  • Brandon Smith
    Brandon Smith
    Vice President (225)769-0596 x17
    Vice President
  • Alicia Davidson
    Alicia Davidson
    Director Communications & Public Affairs (225)769-0596 x15
    Director Communications & Public Affairs
  • Jessica Himel
    Jessica Himel
    Event Manager (225)769-0596
    Event Manager
  • Brittany Cooper
    Brittany Cooper
    Office Manager & Member Liaison (225)769-0596 x14
    Office Manager & Member Liaison
  • Christian Deslatte
    Christian Deslatte
    Financial & Operations Associate (225)769-0596 x16
    Financial & Operations Associate
  • Sue Leger
    Sue Leger
    Administrative Support (225)266-3953
    Administrative Director
  • Katelin Kalgren
    Katelin Kalgren
    Marketing and Communications Coordinator (225)769-0596 x18
    Marketing & Communications Coordinator